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PT Asia Pacific Fibers Lays Off 1,802 Employees Amid Plant Shutdown

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading polyester manufacturers, has laid off approximately 1,802 employees following the temporary closure of its polyester and fiber manufacturing plant in Karawang in November 2024. The company cited severe financial strain and

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Mizoram CM Seeks Handloom Push At Task Force Meet

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma on July 22nd participated in a virtual meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Handloom & Handicraft, chaired by Nagaland Chief Minister Pu Neiphiu Rio. The task force, set up under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), aimed to strengthen and revitalize the handloom and handicraft sector, […]

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PM Modi Hails Textile Sector As Pillar Of Self-Reliant India

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 124th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, hailed India’s textile industry as a driving force behind the country’s cultural revival and economic empowerment. Emphasizing its impact on rural entrepreneurship and traditional crafts, he said the sector is creating thousands of opportunities for women and youth across […]

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Reju Wins Top Environmental Honour At 2025 Just Style Awards

Textile Insights July 28, 2025

Reju, a leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, has been named a Category Award Winner in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards, receiving top honours in the Environmental Award for Sustainable Regeneration. The award, powered by GlobalData, recognizes outstanding innovations transforming the apparel and textile industry. Reju was recognized for its scalable,

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Mango Wins Best Business Project At Spanish Fashion Awards

Textile Insights July 27, 2025

Global fashion brand Mango has been awarded the Best Business Project at the second edition of the Spanish Fashion Academy Awards, hosted by the Spanish Fashion Academy Foundation (FAME) and RTVE. The recognition, voted on by over 130 representatives from across the Spanish fashion industry, celebrates Mango’s 40-year legacy as a global ambassador of Spanish […]

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Dow India Named One Of India’s Best Companies To Work For In 2025

Textile Insights July 27, 2025

Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) has been recognized among India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and named one of the Best Workplaces in Chemicals in India 2025 by Great Place To Work. These prestigious accolades celebrate organizations that foster outstanding employee experiences and inclusive workplace cultures. Dow India credits the recognition […]

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Tamil Nadu–Taiwan Summit Spurs New Alliances In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights July 24, 2025

The Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA), in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), hosted a high-level interaction and B2B session with a Taiwanese delegation as part of the Tamil Nadu–Taiwan Technical Textile Partnership Summit. The event focused on unlocking opportunities in technical textiles, particularly in man-made fibers (MMF) and advanced

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Textile Ministry Plans Credit Rating & Green Fund For SMEs

Textile Insights July 22, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles is considering the launch of a CIBIL-style credit rating system and a centralized Green Fund, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The initiative is designed to address long-standing challenges in credit access while promoting sustainable manufacturing practices. The proposed credit scoring mechanism would

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AAFA Urges Congress & Trump Govt To Take Strong Action Against Counterfeit Goods

Textile Insights July 22, 2025

As part of National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged Congress and the Trump Administration to take immediate, impactful steps to combat the growing counterfeit goods crisis. In a letter submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), AAFA advocated for updating

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MP CM Showcases State As Green Textile Hub To Inditex In Spain

Textile Insights July 22, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, during his visit to Spain, presented the state as a “green, cost-competitive and traceable” textile production hub in discussions with global fashion giant Inditex. On the second day of his tour, the Chief Minister held an investment dialogue with senior officials at Inditex’s headquarters in Galicia, highlighting the […]